An exhibition of paintings by Richard Crozier, who has taught drawing and painting courses at the McIntire Department of Art since 1974, was on display at U.Va.’s Ruffin Gallery in January. A celebration of his career as an artist and teacher, the exhibit, “Recent Works,” also marked his retirement from the University. Crozier is a prolific painter—he says he averages about five paintings a week—and his work features abstracted scenes of Charlottesville. He often paints en plein air, his easel propped before a building or landscape, working on a canvas that becomes part of what he calls his “visual diary.”

“One looks at art in a very personal way when one has drawn and painted. There is a real conversation taking place,” Crozier says. In retirement, he will be able to continue his passion. “I’m going to be doing a lot of painting.”

 

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• Robert Lazo, MD on March 04, 2011

  What a wonderful career!  Dick must revel too in the accomplishments of his students, not the least Edward Thomas, another prolific scene-master of our Charlottesville.

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